Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. It has ten species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are found only in eastern and central North America, where they grow in moist to dry prairies and open wooded areas. This flower is well-loved not only for its beauty and its abilityContinue reading “Planting Echinacea”
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Velvet leaf philodendron
Velvet leaf philodendron, also known as sweetheart plant, is native to Mexico, Brazil and the West Indies where it thrives deep in the rainforest.Velvet-textured heart-shaped leaves that grow bigger as the plant matures. Mature plants can produce green-white flowers. Plant care tips: Light and position in the home Place your sweetheart in bright but indirectContinue reading “Velvet leaf philodendron”
Growing Portobello mushrooms
Are you looking to begin growing delicious portobello mushrooms at home, but you don’t quite know how or where to get started? The good news is it isn’t difficult at all. Portobellos are actually brown crimini mushrooms (related to the white button mushrooms) that have been allowed to unfurl their 4- to 6-inch diameter caps.Continue reading “Growing Portobello mushrooms”
Growing Calamondin Citrus Tree
With its glossy-green foliage and abundant, golden fruit, this citrus tree is a great starter plant. If you’re new to growing citrus trees as houseplants, I highly recommend starting with an indoor/ patio-tolerant Calamondin Orange. Small but abundant, bright-orange fruits appear at regular intervals on this cross between a Kumquat and Mandarin Orange. Calamondin orangesContinue reading “Growing Calamondin Citrus Tree”
Aloe Vera
What is Aloe? Aloe vera is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. The plant is stemless or very short-stemmed with thick, greenish, fleshy leaves that fan out from the plant’s central stem. Aloe vera is gel from the leaves of aloe plants. People have used it for thousands of years for healing andContinue reading “Aloe Vera”
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